03868 ZIP Code — Rochester, NH

Strafford County, New Hampshire

ZIP code 03868 is located in Rochester, New Hampshire, within Strafford County. It covers approximately 8.75 square miles and serves a population of 6,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 603.

About ZIP code 03868

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,905. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 03868 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,368

population

8.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

03868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 03868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 03868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochester	Acceptable
Rochester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03867 Rochester (3.9 mi) 04027 Lebanon (4.6 mi) 03901 Berwick (5.9 mi) 03839 Rochester (6.4 mi) 03835 Farmington (6.6 mi) 03878 Somersworth (7 mi) 03851 Milton (7.7 mi) 03906 North Berwick (8.1 mi) 03869 Rollinsford (10.1 mi) 04083 Springvale (10.4 mi) 03887 Union (10.6 mi) 03825 Barrington (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,368
Population density	728 / sq mi
State FIPS	33
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	8.75 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.3453
Longitude	-70.9456
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	603

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	32.7%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	33.3%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	26.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	7.4%	9.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,368

Population

728

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$70,905

Median household income

$36,203

Per capita income

$229,100

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,043

Housing units

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

182

Under 5

170

256

5–9

241

140

10–14

132

225

15–19

212

165

20–24

155

303

25–34

285

419

35–44

394

416

45–54

391

200

55–59

188

308

60–64

290

450

65–74

423

130

75–84

123

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,403	22.0%
18 and over	4,965	78.0%
65 and over	1,296	20.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Asian 3.8%

Two or more races 3.7%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,803	90.8%
Asian	244	3.8%
Two or more races	239	3.7%
Black or African American	69	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.4%
Other race	7	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	32.7%	31.0%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	33.3%	31.2%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	26.7%	28.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	7.4%	9.7%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$70,905

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,100
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	1.2%
Single-family detached	53.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	25.9%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.6%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	52.2%
Wood	4.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,397	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	209	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	441	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	526	20.4%
Households with children under 18	591	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	963	37.4%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	23.0%
Married	55.2%	50.4%
Separated	0.2%	2.5%
Widowed	0.3%	9.4%
Divorced	13.9%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	155	10.3%
Kindergarten	59	3.9%
Elementary school	604	40.1%
High school	236	15.6%
College / grad school	454	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Retail trade 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	734	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,016	94.5%
Spanish	210	3.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	107	1.8%
Other languages	74	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,183	97.1%
Born in same state	6,038	94.8%
Born in different state	3,225	50.6%
Foreign born	145	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	185	2.9%
Not a US citizen	70	37.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,112	17.5%
French	854	13.4%
Arab	829	13%
German	596	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	144	2.3%
Irish	37	0.6%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03868

What city is ZIP code 03868 in?

ZIP code 03868 is primarily assigned to Rochester, New Hampshire.

What county is ZIP code 03868 in?

ZIP code 03868 falls within Strafford County, New Hampshire.

Does ZIP code 03868 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 03868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 03868 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 03868 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 03868?

ZIP code 03868 has an estimated population of 6,368 residents, with a density of 728 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03868?

The median home value in ZIP code 03868 is $229,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 03868 in?

ZIP code 03868 observes the EST timezone.